Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination: The Untold Story of the Actors and Stagehands at Ford’s Theatre, by Thomas A. Bogar
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John Wilkes Booth is known for one thing—assassinating America's sixteenth president, Abe Lincoln. But what don't we know? Who helped him—and who tried to stop him? Thomas A. Bogar reveals a thrilling narrative behind the cast and crew of Ford's Theatre and their relations with the infamous actor in Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination.
Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination: The Untold Story of the Actors and Stagehands at Ford’s Theatre, by Thomas A. Bogar- Amazon Sales Rank: #444179 in Books
- Brand: Bogar, Thomas A.
- Published on: 2015-03-23
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.90" h x 1.10" w x 6.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 377 pages
Review "Bogar painstakingly rehearses each and every actor, manager or stagehand, many of whom knew Booth well, for a run-through of the horrendous shooting and escape and delineates how individual versions varied hugely and would determine important legal consequences in a court of law. "— Kirkus Reviews"In their myriad accounts then and later, who was telling the truth and who was inventing? Bogar takes on all of these and more, and provides a fascinating look at the rest of their lives and the way few of them ever really escaped being a witness to history."— HistoryBookClub.com"In Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination, Thomas A. Bogar has done a masterful job of tracking them all down. His fascinating story follows not just the actors and theater owners but the orchestra conductor, the scene painter, even the ticket taker and errand boy."— The Courier Journal“Dr. Bogar's scholarship is original and impeccable. With stunning clarity, this vivid narrative shines a light into the shadows and behind the scenes of the most resonant crime in American history. Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination is an indispensable resource for understanding the width, breadth and scope of the tragedy at Ford's Theatre.”— Erik Jendresen, writer/producer Killing Lincoln, Band of Brothers
About the Author Thomas A. Bogar holds a Ph.D. in Theatre History/Criticism/Literature from Louisiana State University. He has taught theatre for forty years, most recently at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia and Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. He is also the author of John E. Owens (2002), American Presidents Attend the Theatre (2006), and numerous journal articles. He has served as a judge for Washington, D.C.'s Helen Hayes Theatre Awards, and lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful. Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination By Laura E. Verge Old-timers who read this may remember a television show from the 1950s entitled You Are There. Under the guidance of Walter Cronkite, viewers experienced time travel to relive historic events. It hasn't made it to television yet - and You Are There has given way to reality shows - but this new book, Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination by Thomas Bogar, PhD, is the next best thing. I have been addicted to the story of the Lincoln assassination for over fifty years, and I truly thought that I knew 99% of what I needed to know (and too many theories and "what ifs" that I didn't need to know). Dr. Bogar's book has proven me wrong. His focus on the effects of Lincoln's assassination on the actors, actresses, and theater staff at Ford's Theatre after the horrendous event of April 14, 1865, has filled a huge void that few in that field of research have even attempted to address. First, let me say that his theater background has enhanced his work tremendously; it is not just "history," it is a historical production. We learn the history of the theatrical world in mid-19th century America, the role that it played in social history as well as the hits it took from the culture of that time. One of the most famous plays in history is Our American Cousin, made famous strictly because it was being performed at Ford's Theatre on the night of Lincoln's death. Dr. Bogar, however, has given it life in the book by describing it in detail in a type of written dress rehearsal. This reader felt as if she were the only member of the audience as she watched the textual presentation unfold on the pages before her. Shining the spotlight on the actors, actresses, and theater personnel is the highlight of Bogar's work, however. He has meticulously researched them, citing numerous primary sources, and dwelling on the emotional distress of interrogations, arrests, and imprisonments. Equally interesting is the information on what happened to these people in later years. Dr. Bogar writes in a free-flowing style that draws the reader in and holds one's interest. His attention to detail and his use of primary source material speaks to the experts -- while his knowledge of the theater and his empathy for those who were collateral damage from the deed of John Wilkes Booth keep the average reader absorbed. This is definitely a must-read for anyone with even a slight interest in the Lincoln assassination. Kudos to Tom Bogar.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. A Must for Assassination Buffs By Child of Herodotus This book is perhaps the most unique account of the Lincoln assassination that I've ever read. It traces the lives of all the actors, managers and stagehands who worked at Ford's Theatre the fateful night of April 14 and views the tragedy through their eyes. For the most part, these were quite ordinary people (their profession as thespians aside) caught up in the maelstrom of an extraordinary historical event. Almost all are forgotten today, with the possible exceptions of Laura Keene (perhaps the best known actress of her day), Harry Hawk (the actor on stage when Booth fired his fatal shot) and Edman Spangler (stagehand sent to prison as one of Booth's accomplices), but the author tracks down each one of them, skillfully weaving their personal stories into the great drama of the assassination.On many levels this book is a revelation. Many of those who entertained Lincoln that evening actually had secessionist sympathies, and the author rightfully questions whether there were those in the cast and crew who may have known that something momentous was going to happen that evening, albeit a kidnapping attempt rather than murder. He also gives us an overview of the theatrical stock company system of the Civil War era and a synopsis of the plot of Our American Cousin. For obvious reasons, he focuses a great deal of his attention on the case against Spangler and the reader is left sympathizing with this poor illiterate man who may have known about Booth's kidnapping scheme but was probably just as shocked by the murder as anyone else. Also touching are the efforts made on Spangler's behalf by his boss, John T. Ford, who paid for his defense attorney, and then worked to get him pardoned by President Johnson. Anyone who wants a fresh look at this forever fascinating topic should purchase this book.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Two compelling stories in one. By Virginia Kaar BRAVO - Tom Bogar deserves an encore. His Backstage at the Lincoln Assassinations entails a most interesting concept: the involvement of and effect upon the forty-six cast and stagehands engaged at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865, and the chaotic aftermath. This book is really two histories in one. First, the stage production procedures of that era, the description of the cast and crew, and the effect that the assassination had upon those persons. Accustomed as we are to our modern theatrical entertainment, it is hard to imagine how and what was done for a 1865 production. The second intertwined story describes the "vigilante mentality" that propelled the legal process of the many arrests and finally the conspirators' military trial. Emphasis is placed upon the Ford brothers, a few actor friends of Booth, and the only member of the theatrical company convicted of aiding and abetting Booth's escape - that being the simple-minded scene-shiffter and carpenter, Edmund "Ned" Spangler. Quite amazing to me was the description of the near medieval treatment imposed upon the trial defendants. The legal procedures of this military trial may surprise you. Accounts of John Wilkes Booth's enticing charm, constant drinking, and psychological reaction to General Lee's surrender and black union soldiers set the stage (no pun intended) for his cowardly act. I would like to tell you more, but you would be well served by reading it for yourself.
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